Viggo Needs to Take an Extended Leave of Absence from Work

question 291

Multiple Choice

Viggo needs to take an extended leave of absence from work for personal reasons. The remaining employees are required to perform Viggo's duties, and Dewitt is the only one who understands how to do many of them. Though Dewitt's body is unable to maintain the alarmed state it entered when he learned of the additional work, he remains stressed out over the weeks that follow. If the stressor of additional responsibility lasts too long, Dewitt could become sick and have trouble functioning himself. This is the _____________ stage of the general adaptation syndrome (GAS) .

• A)secondary
• B)alarm
• C)resistance
• D)exhaustion
• E)spontaneous recovery

Recognizing the phenomena of presenteeism and its associated health problems and causes.

Acknowledging the role of job redesign efforts in mitigating organizational stress.

Understanding the benefits of autonomy in work settings to alleviate stress and prevent burnout.

Understand the concept of maturation in development and its biological basis.

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